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Dodgers Named ‘Dream Landing Spot’ For Cardinals’ Arenado

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By A. Kazmierczak | Last updated Jun 19, 2025 10:34 AM ET

Following Rafael Devers' move from Boston to the Bay Area, baseball fans are eagerly awaiting the next high-priced talent to be traded.

St. Louis Cardinals veteran Nolan Arenado has long been the subject of trade rumors, and now, we have a good idea of the 'dream-landing spot' for the all star third baseman.

Amid the Cardinals struggles in June, Bleacher Report MLB Lead Writer Zachary D. Rymer believes the Los Angeles Dodgers would be the ideal spot for Arenado.

"Arenado is 34 years old and in the third season of a steep offensive decline. But the 10-time Gold Glover can still get it done on defense if nothing else, and he just seems the kind of guy whose bat would be energized by a new environment." Rymer wrote.

"Max Muncy would probably beg to differ here, and so might the Dodgers. Ever since Muncy got new glasses, he's been a different hitter with a 1.025 OPS over 30 games."

While Muncy's hot bat could be making Arenado's transition to Tinseltown difficult, it is Arenado's glove that could be the difference maker.

"The Dodgers nonetheless need to be thinking about upgrading their defense at the hot corner. Though their infield has broken even with zero Outs Above Average overall, third base is deep under water with -8 OAA. That is mostly on Muncy, who is at -7 just on his own."

"Besides, Arenado joining the Dodgers would allow the rest of us to move on while presumably permitting him to be very happy. The Southern California native has been linked to the Dodgers for what feels like forever, and they would make a nice final stop on what has been a terrific career."

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